EXAMINING CARBON QUANTUM DOTS RESEARCH IN TURKEY: A SCIENTIFIC MAPPING ANALYSIS

The bibliometric analysis presented in this work is thorough and comprehensive, carefully examining the wide range of contributions related to "carbon dots" and "carbon quantum dots" in Turkish research from 2014 to 2023. Using Biblioshiny as the major analytical tool and the Web of Science database, this study methodically breaks down the annual trends, regional spreads, institutional ties, authorship trends, and the complex clusters of keywords in this field. After a comprehensive analysis of international and local citations, the research identifies a noteworthy yearly growth rate of 14.72% for Turkey's carbon dot project. Starting with one manuscript in 2014, the research output increased rapidly, reaching sixty critical documents by the end of May 2024. This thorough study clarifies important publication sources; in particular, it emphasizes ChemistrySelect and the publication of Fluorescence as two of the field's top contributors. This thorough evaluation significantly contributes to our knowledge of the state of carbon studies in Turkey, providing priceless insights and a guide to advise and set the direction for future research projects in this continuously developing field, especially for researchers and academics connected with "carbon dots".